Malinois Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Hi, I like a bit of electrical DIY and the web is cluttered with threads. Anybody else done the leg work and found the best link for a build? Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Take ideas from all and turn it into what suits you. once you start you will be changing things and redesigning. dont forget facebook too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Take ideas from all and turn it into what suits you. once you start you will be changing things and redesigning. dont forget facebook too + 1, as you have found several threads go with what sounds best for your abilities and budget. I'd personally advise using the SURE24 E700 as a well proven readily available UK sourced and guaranteed foundation to your build. Think carefully about your intended use: One's with large lenses are good for foxing but pants for ratting. There are in between options too and most people forget about allowing themselves a wide field of view which is what a spotter is all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wokkywokky Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Ian, I am on the same quest that you are. Neil provided me with the following link: http://####.com/ If you go to the DIY Nightvision forum you will see a number of stickies for various category of NV. Each sticky is a library of users builds. I am now trawling through these builds working out what I like and what I want out of my system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Dave-G has just gave the best bit of advise 'KPC E700' its the heart of the NV.Be it spotter or add on this must be your first purchase,skimp on the camera and you may as well throw the towel in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinois Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Cheers. Yep, been on that forum, there is an overwhelming amount of info on there but I was certainly going to go with the Sony Camera. You get what you pay for with cams. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinois Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Why can't you glue an adapter ring to the front of the camera and screw it direct to a scope? Probably a simple answer but I don't know it Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wokkywokky Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 (edited) I am assuming that by screwing it into the scope you would be removing the rear lens from the scope first? is this correct? Edited August 24, 2016 by wokkywokky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinois Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 No, like using a telescope adapter. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 If you have a scope with a threaded ocular such as an MTC for instance there is an adaptor that screws on and a camera housing that pushes on to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinois Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Cheers. Any idea where I would find such a thing? Ta Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Ian, could you clarify if its a spotter - or a scope add on you are making? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinois Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 I am interested in doing both. I have also seen people taking video through their scopes so bolting a cam direct on like mentioned would be good. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix's rifle Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 I am interested in doing both. I have also seen people taking video through their scopes so bolting a cam direct on like mentioned would be good. Ian Check out the angle eye dvr if you want to record it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinois Posted August 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Thinking back to the size of some of the lamps I have used. Has anyone made one with a 7" TFT monitor? Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 If you are doing a spotter with remote screen ie in the cab, 7" is no problem.Depends on what you want from your system. I am about to try a near eye viewfinder on my add on, only to get rid of the reflection from my 5" screen ( I already have red filter on), I have not used the sure 24 camera but a similar cheaper sony one from China and I am still pleased with it (can see rabbit at over two hundred yards no problem.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinois Posted August 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Hi, nice, do you have a link from your camera. I am still thinking hand held with 7 inch. I have used some jocking 1 million CP lamps in the past and I can't see the finished product being heavier than those. I have bought 2 5 inch screen now so will have a dabble. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Hi, nice, do you have a link from your camera. I am still thinking hand held with 7 inch. I have used some jocking 1 million CP lamps in the past and I can't see the finished product being heavier than those. I have bought 2 5 inch screen now so will have a dabble. Cheers Ian 7" will be to big and it will light you up like a xmas tree.They are ok in the cab with a swivel E700 on the roof with a T50 ir.Would go bigger than 5" on the spotter though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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